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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1929
Page
18
Athens County records show numerous real estate transfers in multiple townships, with agents including J Clyde Edmundson. The report notes a two year decrease in fire losses and emphasizes fire prevention through building codes, inspections, and improved water systems.
Perth reports rapid growth after its 100th anniversary noting a population over 400 000 and high wealth from wheat wool gold fruit and timber. The legislative council says the country can support a larger population than the British Isles with 25 000 000 acres still available for wheat farming.
A discussion on compact furnishing for apartments and small homes. It urges a versatile living room table, a place for silver and linens, and straight dining chairs. It favors foldable tables like peg tables and Pembroke styles to mimic a dining room appearance for short periods.
Industrial Review lists projects across towns including sewer and lighting work, road paving, dredging and building, new stores, and corporate formations. It notes county and state activities from Chagrin Falls to Vermilion, with roads, bridges, airports, and commercial updates plus a 15000 bond issue in Chain Falls.
An undated newspaper feature promotes a small colonial style bungalow built for efficiency and economy. It describes a 40 foot lot plan with a living room, dining room, compact kitchen, two bedrooms, bath, and garage arranged to minimize walking distance and conserve space. The article notes shingles exterior, a partial cellar under the kitchen and living room, and advises termite prevention and durable ground-contact lumber. readers are urged to request the clipping from Mr Cura Wilson of New York City for estimates.
Wallace Idaho Miner argues metals are essential to civilization and criticizes drastic mining legislation. He contends mining creates wealth on land with value only for minerals, transforming barren areas into profitable counties and states, while supporting local communities and state tax bases.
The tariff should be treated as a business issue, not a political problem. When duties are too low, industries suffer and workers lose jobs. when too high, imports fall and foreign trade suffers. Policymakers must balance duties to protect American industries and workers without undue discrimination against foreign producers.
Columbus builders P. J. Good and brothers Jones begin ground floor stonework on a new English style home on Strathmore Boulevard in the Dalton Addition. Foundation complete and garage concrete poured. Occupancy expected about January 1. Architect Thomas J. Tally drafted plans for the house.
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